# @theathletichq on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdNJOQbnQK6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70254893-theathletichq-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8734ebe5f5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-12T23:20:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

Elena Rybakina gets her first U.S. Open title 🏆

She dethrones last year's champion, Aryna Sabalenka, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

It is Rybakina’s third Grand Slam title overall. She leaves the tournament as both the champion and the new world No. 1. Rybakina will replace Sabalenka at the top of women’s tennis on Monday.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Athletic | @theathletichq | https://gondola.cc/theathletichq | Sports Media Outlet |
| Ummekulsum | @ummealishah | https://gondola.cc/ummealishah | Social Media Coordinator |

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